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Pathways Post-16

Pathways Post-16. NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL. Format of the Evening. Careers support at Northgate for pupils in Year 11 – Mrs C Gray The Sixth Form route and Vocational Courses at college – Mr I Trench Apprenticeships – Mrs C Gray

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Pathways Post-16

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  1. Pathways Post-16 NORTHGATE HIGH SCHOOL

  2. Format of the Evening • Careers support at Northgate for pupils in Year 11 – Mrs C Gray • The Sixth Form route and Vocational Courses at college – Mr I Trench • Apprenticeships – Mrs C Gray • In the Lower School centre - a chance to meet representatives from Northgate Sixth Form, Suffolk New College, Otley College, Suffolk One and an Apprenticeship Champion

  3. Which Way now? • Huge choice post-16 • Options are full time education e.g. school / college or work-based learning e.g. an apprenticeship/part time education with employment or voluntary work • Competition for places • Jobs for young people without any qualifications are disappearing

  4. 14 -19 Pathways All new qualifications fit into one of these pathways: Foundation Learning Tier Foundation or Higher Diploma Foundation Learning Tier Foundation, Higher or Advanced Diploma Apprenticeship post 18 Further education Higher education GCSE GCSE / A-Level Apprenticeship Employment Employment with training CONSIDEROPTIONS CONSIDEROPTIONS CONSIDEROPTIONS 18 16 14 CONSIDEROPTIONS 17 Employment with Training

  5. What jobs are available in Suffolk? • Health and Social Care • Energy • Ports and Logistics • ICT • Creative Media • Tourism • Food and Drink • Biotechnology • Engineering

  6. The September Guarantee/RPA • Ensures that every 16 and 17 year old is offered an appropriate place of learning for the September following the end of compulsory education • Raising the Participation Age – The law has changed – young people must stay in learning until the age of 17 • A back up option is vital for many young people to avoid becoming NEET (Not in education, employment or training)

  7. Influences on Young People • Parents • Friends/Peers • Teachers Young people do value advice!

  8. Support at Northgate • Careers Lessons • Careers Adviser • Teachers • Additional Support

  9. Careers Lessons • Seven lessons of one hour fifteen minutes • Impartial advice and guidance designed to ensure that the options pupils select do not restrict their future choices • Pupils are given an understanding of the opportunities for progression afforded by each course / pathway • Guidance on application forms and interviews

  10. Year 11 Important Dates 2012-13 • 24th September onwards Year 11 Tutor interviews • 26th September Year 11 Pathways evening • 25th October Open Morning/evening • 29th Oct-Nov 2nd Half term • 12th-16th November Mock GCSE exams • 13th December Advice meetings re post 16 transition • 21st December Estimated grades/post 16 advice issued • End of Autumn Term Suffolk/Otley college applications in • 24th December- 6th Jan Christmas holiday • 10th January Sixth Form Information Evening • 17th January Parents Evening • 21st January Sixth Form applications close • 18th -22nd February Half term • 18th -22nd March GCSE Drama Exams • 26th March Year 11 Revision Advice Evening • 1st – 12th April Easter holiday • 22nd April GCSE language orals/practical exams • 13th May GCSE written exams begin • 27th – 31st May Half term • 28th June GCSE exams end • 22nd August GCSE results published

  11. Careers Adviser • Our Careers Adviser, Mrs Pauline Young, will conduct interviews throughout the year. • Pupils will be identified for interviews or can self refer through form tutors or Mrs Gray.

  12. AdditionalSupport • Outside agencies – Children and Young People’s Services • Employers • Web-based support • Financial support – the 16 - 19 Bursary

  13. Web Support • www.thesource.me.uk • www.future4me.org.uk (online prospectus) • www.suffolkworks.co.uk • https:/nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

  14. Destinations September 2012 • Sixth Forms – 68.5% • College – 26% • Apprenticeship / Work with Training – 3% • Seeking work/training – 2.5%

  15. Qualifications @ Post-16 Centres

  16. Different Levels?

  17. AS & A Levels: Introduction AS (Advanced Subsidiary) A (Advanced) Level 3 Qualifications Widely recognised One of the main routes into higher education Useful for employment

  18. AS & A Levels: Component Parts • AS + A2 • Each part makes up 50% of the A Level grade • Normally a two year course • Choose from a wide range of academic subjects, as well as some 'applied' (work-related) subjects

  19. AS & A Levels AS Level: qualification in its own right. A Level: in Y13 you take the A2 - second half of the A Level. The A2 is designed to deepen and develop knowledge.

  20. AS & A Levels: Entry Requirements Usually you need at least five or six GCSE’s at grades A* to C Must have either Maths or English at GCSE grade C or above (preferably both) Sometimes, you need a grade B or above at GCSE in a particular subject to take it at AS or A Level

  21. AS & A Levels: Which Subjects? • Continue with subjects you studied at GCSE • Chemistry • English Literature • French • Design Technology

  22. AS & A Levels: Which Subjects? • Study new subjects • Sociology • Psychology • Law • Geology

  23. AS & A Levels: Applied Subjects • A range of  A Levels, called ‘Applied A Levels' in areas such as: • Science • Health & Social Care • Business • These have a slightly different assessment scheme to the more traditional A Levels 70% coursework and 30% exam

  24. AS & A Levels: How are they assessed? Themajority of the assessment is by written exams. In some subjects there is a small amount of coursework. Assessment of practical skills in some subjects eg science or art.

  25. AS & A Levels Most students studying A Levels take four AS Levels in their first year Many then opt to take three subjects in their second year through to A Level This means you can keep your options open about which subjects to study as a full A Level Many schools/colleges also make students take some form of enrichment qualification

  26. AS & A Levels: Grading • AS Levels are graded from A to E • A Levels are graded from A* to E

  27. GCSE/Level 2 It does not quite work out in Year 11? Programmes available that enable students to get their GCSE grade C in English and/or Maths Improve their overall profile Keeps options open for another year

  28. Possible GCSE Programme • Maths and English • Applied Science • NOCN Preparation for Working Life (=2) • Psychology • Applied Media

  29. Work Related Qualifications BTEC, Cambridge/OCR Nationals etc

  30. What they are ….. • Work related • Practical, real world approach to learning • Develop skills required for the workplace • Provide progression to employment • Can lead to progression onto higher education programmes • Developed with employers representatives

  31. What they are not ……. • Specific qualification leading to a specific job

  32. Assessment • Realistic, work-based assignments • Often coursework orientated • Practical approach to assessment • Internally assessed, externally moderated

  33. Levels & Progression • Entry level through to Level 3 • May be taken alongside GCSE, A/AS level to complement studies • Progression • Employment • Higher level vocational programme • Higher Education (from L3) • NVQ

  34. Agriculture Animal Management Art & Design Business Construction Engineering Health & Social Care Hospitality ICT Leisure Media Performing Arts Public Services Sport Travel & Tourism Some Examples

  35. Apprenticeships

  36. What is an Apprenticeship?

  37. What is an Apprenticeship • Learn at work • On the job experience whilst being paid a wage • Gaining skills and qualifications • Number of elements to each Apprenticeship • A competence based element • A technical element • A skills element • Employment Rights & Responsibilities • Personal Learning & Thinking Skills • Over 200 frameworks covering 80 sectors 5. PLTS 2. Technical Certificate 3. Key Skills

  38. What is an Apprenticeship? • A work based programme designed around the needs of an employer • Leads to recognised qualifications; - Competence based qualification e.g. an NVQ - Knowledge based qualification e.g. a BTEC or City & Guilds Award - Skills qualification e.g. Key Skills / Functional Skills • You can study at three different levels - Intermediate Level Apprenticeship – Level 2 - Advanced Level Apprenticeship – Level 3 - Higher Level Apprenticeship – Level 4

  39. Why Apprenticeships? • They offer an alternative pathway to young people • They combine on and off the job training with work skills • Government’s primary route to skills and employability • Business benefits: • Provide a fully trained, competent workforce • Reduce recruitment costs, greater staff retention and motivation • Individual benefits: • Waged employment • Nationally recognised qualifications • Develops personal qualities and occupational competence

  40. The Apprenticeship Experience

  41. Apprenticeships an Overview • Generally takes between one to three years. • Mixture of on and off the job training. • Majority of time is in the workplace • Remaining learning delivered by a provider which could be a specialist provider or an FE College. • The provider supports throughout the Apprenticeship, including assessment in the work place for the NVQ part of the Apprenticeship

  42. Who can do an Apprenticeship?

  43. Who are Apprenticeships for? • Paid staff aged 16 to 64 years in most roles and occupations. • New recruits and existing staff developing in their role. • Individuals wanting to develop their career or have a change of career. • Individuals wanting to learn through experience at work who value training and qualifications. • Individuals who want a work-based learning approach to gaining qualifications – with a view to working towards Advanced Level Apprenticeships, Higher Level Apprenticeships and a Foundation Degree.

  44. What are Employers Looking for?

  45. Getting Started Applying on-line

  46. Register on Apprenticeship Vacancies Why should you register? How to: • Register as a candidate • Set up alerts • Search for vacancies • Apply for vacancies

  47. How to become an apprentice • Go to www.apprenticeships.org.uk • Complete registration • Complete profile • Search for current vacancies • Save favourite search • Set up SMS/email alerts • Apply for vacancies online • View applications sent for vacancies • FAQs section

  48. For further information about Apprenticeships: Visit: The Apprenticeships website at www.apprenticeships.org.uk Or visit the Jobs4U section at www.thesource.me.uk Or search for details of local training providers in Suffolk at www.future4me.org.uk Or talk to: • Your local youth support service on 0800 085 4448 • Your Apprenticeship Champion Victoria Calder – victoria.calder@inspire-training.org.uk 01473 725602

  49. What next? • Attend open evenings/days/taster sessions • Meeting deadlines for courses is vital • The more training and qualifications you have the better your chances of getting and keeping a job that you enjoy • Be positive and confident and well informed and you will make the correct choices for your future

  50. Thank you for coming Please make your way over to Lower School now if you would like to find out more information from any of the institutions represented. • .

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